Job Overview: A law firm in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Tax Associate Attorney to handle all aspects of client cases related to tax law. The ideal candidate will have a strong tax controversy background and excellent communication and organizational skills.
Job Details:
- Handle all aspects of a client’s case
- Provide input and feedback to maintain an excellent client experience
- Communicate effectively with clients and other counsel
- Work diligently under the supervision of senior attorneys
- Interact attentively with representatives from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and State revenue agencies
- Review, edit, and analyze client financial reports
- Handle case evaluation, risk assessment, and counseling on various complicated tax problems
- Accurately track time spent on each case (minimum billable hour requirement of 1650 hours annually)
- Manage workflow, complete tasks daily, ensure deadlines are satisfied, and ensure work is performed accurately, thoroughly, and documented in the firm’s case management system
- Manage the paralegals assigned to your cases and delegate tasks to support staff
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents distributed to the IRS and state revenue agencies
- Utilize Bloomberg and other applicable platforms to conduct legal research
- Preferred tax controversy experience in a law firm, accounting firm, or corporation
- Must provide a cover letter demonstrating legitimate interest in tax law
- Active Bar license required
- Proficiency in Adobe and MS Office, with expertise in Word and Excel
- Competency in solving unique problems
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong technical abilities
- Professional experience with legal time-reporting and billing practices
- Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively with other team members in a professional manner
Requirements:
- Active Bar license
- Preferred tax controversy experience
- Cover letter demonstrating legitimate interest in tax law
Education and Certifications:
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active Bar license
Skills:
- Proficiency in Adobe and MS Office
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
- Strong technical abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player
Benefits Offered:
- Career path from Associate Attorney to Partner
- Excellent work-life balance
- Philanthropy support with monthly contributions selected by employees
- On-the-job mentoring by senior attorneys and partners
- Business development coaching
- Additional compensation opportunities by exceeding billable hour requirements and originating clients
- Paid time off
- Employer-provided health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance are available
- Paid group disability and life insurance policy
- Up to 4% 401K match
- Annual retirement contribution from the firm’s profit-sharing plan
- Paid parking or monthly MARTA fare.